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Sunrise Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers gather around the firepit for s'mores and stories after a day at Lake Michigan, or relax under umbrellas by the refreshing pool

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Sunrise Beach Motel near Lake Michigan offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy free WiFi and an outdoor firepit for evening gatherings. The nearby nature reserve provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the local environment.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakefront, Bridgeview

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Mackinaw City, Sunrise Beach Motel is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park, while Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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11416 W. U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edgewater Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    3 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    3 min drive
  • Audie's Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

Sunrise Beach Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Sunrise Beach Motel provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, a nature reserve and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sunrise Beach Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 1 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 30 September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunrise Beach Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Sunrise Beach Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sunrise Beach Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunrise Beach Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunrise Beach Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Edgewater Beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Jack Pine Lumberjack Show are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Sunrise Beach Motel Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean the view was amazing and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Us and our 2 kids stayed here for one night. We loved being right on the water, and the firepits on the water were a quiet and relaxing spot to unwind. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly motel right on the water. View of Mackinac bridge and Mackinaw Island from the room. Very convenient for walking dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy being on the lake and enjoying a weekend on bonfires on the beach. Thank you for making my trip enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room had a nice view of the bridge..Enjoyed it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Sunrise Beach Motel!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Sunrise. Loved our view from the balcony it was just beautiful to have the window open at night and morning. Room and bathroom were nice and clean. Staff was nice as well. I will consider Sunrise Beach Motel in the future and will highly recommended to family and friends if they ever visit Mackinac Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, freshly redone and adorable. Beds were comfy and the view was great. Within 5 minutes of all major destinations in Mackinaw. Staff was friendly and quick. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great and the views were, also. Our room was very disappointing. The screen door to the balcony was badly ripped and the handle on the slider was broken. The tub needed replaced and the bathroom window was broken and taped over. The beds felt clean and were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay especially for the price. Location is perfect for exploring the area and the view of the bridge and sunrise are great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ute

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the beach access right of our room and view to the bridge. Beautiful sunrise. The room was small, pretty clean, bathroom too. Mattress was very comfortable. Screen door and sliding door need to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I was really disappointed by this stay. We booked online as it was labeled “pet friendly” only to show up and be charged a $35 dollar pet fee PER dog, totaling $70, almost as much as the room itself. The pool and hot tub were both empty, there was trash piling up outside in the trash cans, our balcony door handle was snapped off, sharp, and unable to lock, and they only provided small, clear, Dixie cups for coffee. The beds were very uncomfortable and made loud, rusty squeaking sounds when you moved at night. The lake view was gorgeous, but with all the hotel options in this area, I’d choose somewhere else next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED the ease of the shuttle to the docks. The staff was super friendly and nice. The little beach was so cute and perfect for a quiet little stay.. it was windy so we didn’t do a campfire but we listened to the waves all night. It was perfect .. Except for when our neighbors decided to feed the seagulls at 7am and it sounded like a seagull attack. Haha ! But still is a cute little spot. Needs some updating and plumbing was a little weird. But would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Monique at the front desk was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute remodled rooms with water view

The room we stayed in was recently remodled. Very cute. Beds were really nice. Considerably comfortable for a hotel bed. Sheets were crisp and clean. The manager check on us every time he saw us to see how everything was going. The girls at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Will definetly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amberley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for sleeping but don’t expect much else. They were draining the pool when we visited and upon check-in they didn’t inform us of this but we overheard another guest asking about waterpark passes and we then found out they were offering complimentary passes to a nearby hotel, but this was not offered to us, we had to ask. We ended up using the other hotel’s beach more than this one because it was cleaner. The balconies were very nice and the view was wonderful! Rooms were clean and beds were nice. If you call Shepler’s ferry their free shuttle will actually pick you up at the motel which was very nice. Also very convenient location to most things downtown mackinaw. If you’re just using the motel for sleeping and not much else then it’ll get the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view

View was amazing. We had a waterfront room and the view was beautiful. Our first room had a toilet that was not working and the staff was able to quickly move us to another room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked nothing like the photos. For the price it's an okay place to sleep for one night, but that's very subjective. As long as you expect no frills & questionable cleanliness. It looked and smelled like I was staying at a divorced deadbeat dad's apartment that hasn't seen a vacuum in 5 years. I think this should have been a $40 motel for what it actually looks like. I think they get away with higher because it's close to the Mackinac Island ferry. But if you're looking for the cheapest possible, I think the bed was clean so I was happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rudy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel on the water with some updates. Rooms are smaller than they look online. Outdoor trash piled up next to our room was not removed for 2.5 days. Many spider webs and bugs not cleaned by outdoor light. TV did not work. Tub had black marks and not clean. Bed was comfortable. Cute cabin wood inside and nice view. Someone was moving tons of furniture above us at 11pm. A/C & heat did not work well and only on one temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as clean as it should have been. Room nothing like the pictures on Expedia so it was a bit of a let down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being by the water right out of room balcony. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was very friendly. The room was clean but a little small. Overall the stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Norene

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good is location and sitting on the covered porch with the sounds of the waves and the view of the bridge. Inside: under renovation? Reserved 2 weeks in advanced does not guarantee you will get the room you choose. They tried to put us on level 2 but my spouse could not do stairs. They said they would not charge me extra for the room they gave us. Bathroom door didn't close, stained bedspread. See photos of our room. Inside/Outside pool looked like it was closed due to pylons at the entrance and no lighting. Free parking, hard to maneuver around the rocks. Key card inoperable on day 2. They have a good location, hope they are able to fix the detailed stuff and politely accommodate reservations.
Good: Nice view of the bridge and Mackinaw Island, fire pit available covered porch
Good: New tongue and groove walls nice new drapes and flooring.
Bed was comfortable, furniture and lighting outdated and used.
Something simple and more modern would help improve the new renovation. Though functional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and checked in to be notified we’d gotten an upgrade which was very pleasant, but added an extra hour to be able to check into our room from it getting cleaned as we arrived. There were minor safety concerns around the property such as electrical equipment just hanging on the wall… pool area towels were absolutely covered in bugs, even for what was protected by just a towel for partial coverage. We loved that fire pits were an option right outside the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025